Policy and Politics

The sad ballad of Pio the chicken and the long arm of the FDA

The long arm of the federal government killed Pio the chicken last month.

Convicted without a Jury

Lawman once dubbed ‘America’s toughest sheriff’ slated to be sentenced Oct. 5

New menu item: The Blue State 'Health fee' special?

Some Minneapolis Restaurants Adding Fee To Fund Health Care

Is Pelosi really willing to work together?

"Democrats extend the hand of friendship, and look forward to our working together in the regular order for the good of the American people,"

New Florida Law Lets Residents Challenge School Textbooks

A new Florida state law allows parents, and any residents, to challenge the use of textbooks and materials they find objectionable.

Sean Spicer's last appointment

No, I didn’t know his departure was imminent. The timing took me by surprise, but not necessarily the outcome.

Mexican hospital holding baby as ‘medical hostage’ until bill is paid

An Indiana woman's baby born in Mexico is being held hostage by a Cancun hospital, according to the family.

Postal Service broke law for Hillary

Postal Service broke law in pushing time off for workers to campaign for Clinton, investigation finds.

First statewide bicycle tax in nation

The state Legislature’s approval of the first statewide bike tax in the nation has fallen flat with riders.

Wasserman Schultz aide arrested trying to leave the country

Awan was arrested Monday evening at Dulles International Airport in Virginia before boarding a flight to Lahore, Pakistan.

Unmasked without justification

It is possible that they used this information to achieve partisan political purposes,

Understanding The Threats Of Iran

Without a doubt during the past eight years the previous U.S. administration acted as a major backing for the Iranian regime.

Why not consider ending the gift tax?

axes should not be triggered by a death in the family and Americans should not be forced to make critical life-impacting financial decisions

She fled Iraq now she's training to be a U.S. Border Patrol agent

Shakare, a 23-year-old from Iraq, is one of three women in a class of 20 at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico.

Senator Feinstein Thinks It’s Acceptable for Violent Mobs to Control Speech

Feinstein is saying is that colleges do not have a duty to make sure that the First Amendment is protected on campus.

Kennedy considering retiring from Supreme Court

Speculation is swirling that Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy could announce his retirement as early as this term.

Border Patrol renews smuggler prosecution policy

The program enables the prosecution of Mexican human smugglers through Mexican courts,

Bernie and Jane Sanders are under FBI investigation

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and his wife, Jane Sanders have hired prominent defense attorneys.

How Would Ronald Reagan Have Replaced Obamacare?

The Reagan approach to health reform is worth revisiting.

‘Free Press Act’ would require televised press briefings

The White House would be required to hold at least a couple on-camera press briefings each week.